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Family Involvement in Managing Violence of Mental Health Patients
Tekijät: Kontio R, Lantta T, Anttila M, Kauppi K, Välimäki M
Julkaisuvuosi: 2017
Journal: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
Vuosikerta: 53
Numero: 1
Aloitussivu: 55
Lopetussivu: 66
Sivujen määrä: 12
ISSN: 0031-5990
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/ppc.12137
Purpose
This study aimed to explore relatives' perceptions of violent episodes and their suggestions on managing violence.
Design and Methods
Qualitative design with focus groups including relatives (n = 8) was carried out. Data were analyzed using inductive content analysis.
Findings
The relatives described patient violence in different contexts: at home, in a psychiatric hospital, and after discharge from the psychiatric hospital. They suggested interventions to achieve safer and more humane management of violent episodes.
Practice Implications
Relatives are a valuable source of information in developing strategies to manage patient violence humanely. Their views on developing the quality of psychiatric care merit more attention.
